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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.44, 1,208.25 and 526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.44, 1,208.25 and 526.06 is: 726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.44 : 1,208.25 = 526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.44/1,208.25 = 526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.44x = 1,208.25 × 526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.44x = 635,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,608.97/875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.05

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